Hazel Hawkins, Anthem Blue Cross sign new contract
Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital and Anthem Blue Cross this week announced they have signed a new two-year agreement for commercial and employer sponsored health insurance plans.
The new contract, which will take effect Jan. 1, 2024, allows people in San Benito County who are insured...
Residents can begin applying for storm help from FEMA
Local residents and property owners can begin seeking financial assistance from federal authorities, as President Joe Biden recently issued a Presidential Declaration of Disaster for San Benito County in relation to recent winter storms.
According to an announcement from county officials, the declaration opens the...
FFA cultivates leaders at Hollister High
The Hollister Agricultural and FFA (Future Farmers of America) program has been making waves with its outstanding achievements, student recognition and commitment to agricultural education and sustainability. The program’s success can be attributed to the dedication of its educators, the collaboration with the community...
Police deescalate mental health incident in Hollister
Police in Hollister safely detained a man who claimed he was armed with a gun and threatened to harm himself and others in a local neighborhood, authorities said.
On May 7, police responded to a call from an adult male who advised he was in...
Judge: No bail for Cain Velasquez
Former Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez was ordered held without bail on attempted murder charges for allegedly trying to shoot at a man accused of molesting the fighter's young relative.
Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge Shelyna Brown issued the order during a...
County supervisors places advisory hospital sale measure on Nov. 5 ballot
The San Benito County Board of Supervisors is placing an advisory measure on the Nov. 5 ballot regarding the potential private sale of Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital. The non-binding measure would ask voters if they prefer to keep the Hollister hospital locally owned.
This comes...
Local Scene: Women’s History Movie Night
Blair named to Dean’s List
DeAngelo E. Blair, of Hollister, was named to first honors on the Clark University Dean's List. This selection marks “outstanding academic achievement” during the Fall 2022 semester, says a press release from the university.
Students must have a GPA of 3.8...
Local Scene: Hollister Police to conduct DUI checkpoint Dec. 15
DUI checkpoint is Dec. 15
Hollister Police will conduct a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint the night of Dec. 15 at an intersection within the city limits.
The checkpoint will start at 6pm Dec. 15 and end at 2am Dec. 16, says a press release from...
Honored for giving
The Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital Foundation earlier this month held their annual Donor Recognition celebration at the Inn at Tres Pinos.
The foundation honored local community members Bonnie and Alan Clark as their Donors of the Year; the Community Foundation for San Benito County as...
Local scene: Academic honors
Logue makes Dean’s List
Hollister resident Sam Logue, a Biology/Health major at Grove City College, has been named to the Dean's List with High Distinction for the Fall 2022 semester. Logue is a 2021 graduate of San Benito High School and is the daughter of...
